Men’s Shirt Refashion – Page 6

Tutorial: Take in a guayabera and maintain the details

October 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sally Ann shows how she took in a guayabera, a traditional men’s Cuban shirt, for a friend who wanted to wear his grandfather’s shirt in his wedding. It was a challenge because this style of shirt has slits at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 ways to make a Peter Pan collar

October 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Celina from Petit a Petit and Family shares a tutorial the Kid’s Clothes Week blog showing two ways to make a Peter Pan collar. The first method is a traditional collar attached with bias binding. The other method has the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shoreline Boatneck top, limited time only

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Men’s shirt dress refashion

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to refashion a man’s shirt into a cute new dress for yourself. You’ll need to use a shirt that’s too big for you so it’ll hang long enough… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired pleated blouse

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist made this vintage-inspired blouse for herself, and she shares a tutorial – AND the pattern she created – so you can make one, too. It’s a short-sleeved buttoned blouse with tiny pleats down the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a dress from two men’s button up shirts

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boxy tee with lace panel shoulders

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade made this boxy tee and gave it lace panels at the shoulders. I love this style of shirt! Paired with brightly colored skinnies, they’ve become my go to for a dressed up casual look. She shares … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s football jersey style t-shirt

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

In the U.S., fall is football season. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made a football jersey style t-shirt for herself. She actually made two versions – one that is an upcycle of one of her husband’s many… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knit dress from a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts

August 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing shows how she made this knit dress out of a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts. This project is actually a remake of the first dress she ever made – way back in 1982, when she saw… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Men’s shirt to halter dress refashion

May 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how to refashion a man’s button up shirt into a halter dress. Depending on the length of the shirt you use, it’ll make a minidress or a tunic. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped polo dress refashion

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Second Chances by Susan lucked out when she found a men’s size 4x polo shirt at a thrift store. She was able to turn it into this awesome striped dress. Check out the way she plays with stripes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt, woman’s fitted tee refashion

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple shows how you can add a button up shirt placket and collar to a women’s fitted t-shirt. She also adds the shoulder yokes and front patch pocket. She keeps the edges raw for an unfinished, DIY… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress

February 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how you can make their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress. It’s got a loose fit through the tummy and hip, but comes in at th hem for a bubble effect. Instead of using yardage, it’s actually made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby girl Wanderlust dress from a men’s dress shirt

February 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Max from Max California made a pair of baby girl outfits for her entry to this week’s men’s dress shirt challenge at Project Run & Play. She is sharing a tutorial on her blog showing how she made one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s V-neck tee with pleated neckline

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making her a women’s t-shirt with a cool pleated neckline. The body of the shirt is gathered to the bottom of the V, lending some ease to… Read more ...